Stocks to rise at the open

U.S. stock futures were slightly higher Monday, as investors turned their attention to Europe and Greece.

Finance ministers from the 17 eurozone countries will meet in Brussels later Monday to discuss Greece's economic reforms.

Over the weekend, Greece's parliament approved the nation's 2013 budget. The vote was a big step toward unfreezing international bailout funds, even though disagreement among its creditors could push back the timetable for when that aid will resume.

European stocks were mixed in mid-day trading. Britain's FTSE 100 rose 0.3%, the DAX in Germany ticked up 0.3% and France's CAC 40 was down 0.2%.

Meanwhile, Japan's economy contracted at an annual rate of 3.5% in the latest quarter, sparking concerns of a sustained regional slowdown. The GDP figures, reported Monday by Japan's Cabinet Office, were worse than economists had expected.

Research in Motion(RIMM) shares rose 4.6% in early trading Monday, after the company announced it will launch its BlackBerry 10 on January 30.

Shares of Titanium Metals Corporation(TIE) climbed 43% following Friday's late news that Precision Castparts(PCP) would acquire the firm for $16.50 per share, valuing Titanium Metals at $2.9 billion.

JC Penney(JCP) shares were under pressure early Monday after being downgraded by Credit Suisse. The retailer, which reported disappointing results last week, continues to struggle with overhauling its image.

Currencies and commodities: The dollar lost ground against the euro and the Japanese yen but rose slightly versus the British pound.

Oil for December delivery lost 43 cents to $85.64 a barrel.

Gold futures for December delivery gained $6.40 to $1,737.30 an ounce.